Nigerians are pushing back against the controversial 50% increase in call and data tariffs. Telecom subscribers and advocacy groups are now taking legal action after failed negotiations with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) announced plans on Wednesday to sue the telecom regulator. The group cited the NCC’s refusal…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff hike for phone calls. This adjustment could increase the average call cost to ₦16.5 per minute. Based on 2023 national call traffic data, this increase could generate over ₦6.74tn in 2025. However, this projection excludes potential impacts from free or discounted call promotions. Call Traffic…
Amid persistent blackouts and serial outages, over 250 manufacturers, academic institutions, and bulk electricity users have abandoned their respective power distribution companies (DisCos) to generate their own electricity. These entities, many of whom are heavy electricity consumers, have opted for self generation to ensure a steady and reliable power supply. This shift comes in response…
